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Philadelphia City Hall.
Community

City Council repeats commitment to keep Philly safe after Fourth of July shooting

The members of the city’s legislative body gathered in a display of unity after two cops were shot during the city’s Fourth of July festivities on the Parkway.

4 years ago

A 2003 electron microscope image shows a monkeypox virion.
Health

Camden County reports first confirmed monkeypox case

A resident traveling out-of-state is Camden County’s first confirmed monkeypox case. They are isolated at home and being treated.

4 years ago

A view from below of the dome of the State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa., with blue sky in the background.
Politics & Policy

Capitol quiet during 5th day without new Pennsylvania budget

Most Pennsylvania lawmakers are absent from the state Capitol five days into the new budget year.

4 years ago

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy signs a new package of state gun control laws at a press conference in Metuchen, New Jersey on July 5, 2022. (@GovMurphy/Twitter)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy signs sweeping gun control measures into law

At a press conference held in Metuchen, Murphy signed seven new laws in total.

4 years ago

SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel III.
Community

SEPTA’s top cop retiring amid increased crime on the transit system

Nestel is leaving just short of 10 years on the job, after more than a quarter-century of working in law enforcement.

4 years ago

Doug Mastriano speaks in front of an image of the American flag and PA written in the background.
Politics & Policy

COVID nursing home deaths claim is campaign trail mainstay

Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor, Doug Mastriano, often makes the baseless allegation that one of Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID policies caused more deaths.

4 years ago

Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing
Politics & Policy

Brittney Griner sends letter to Biden pleading for his help

The basketball star detained in Russia wrote a letter saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not " forget about me and the other American Detainees."

4 years ago

A video panel of a woman looking off to the side is next to another video panel showing an African art collection.
Arts & Entertainment

Looking at the lookers: The power of African art at the Barnes Foundation

Julien’s five-screen film installation and African art exhibition at the Barnes explores the transcendence of looking.

4 years ago

United States Post Office delivery trucks
Urban Planning

Pa., N.J., and Del. among 16 states suing USPS over lack of electric vehicles

The Postal Service’s plan to replace about 165,000 of its gas guzzling delivery trucks includes just a fraction of EVs. Now, Pa., N.J., and Del. are among 16 states suing.

4 years ago

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Three people pose, smiling, in a theater.
Arts & Entertainment

After 3 years, the new play conference PlayPenn re-emerges under new leadership

The conference for new play development was rocked by racist accusations. After three years down, it returns with new leadership and commitment to DEI.

4 years ago

The Turn the Key programs aims to create energy efficient, affordable housing for city employees or income eligible first-time homebuyers. The first homes will be built on publicly owner land, like a lot on the 1300 block of Corlies Street in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Affordable housing program in Philly makes ownership more than a pipe dream for some

The Neighborhood Preservation Initiative will give buying preference to Philly municipal workers looking to become homeowners for the first time.

4 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Community
6abc

2 police officers injured during July 4th shooting on Ben Franklin Parkway; $20K reward offered

One officer suffered a graze wound to the head, while the other was wounded in the shoulder.

4 years ago

A group of people stand on the side of the street, holding the American flag and smiling.
Community

Philadelphians and tourists enjoy festivities ahead of party on the Parkway

Old City and Logan Square became a melting pot of culture today as Philadelphia turned out to celebrate the Fourth of July.

4 years ago

People gather together, talking and eating.
Politics & Policy

Two Pottstown churches cited for violating the zoning code’s definition of ‘church,’ by offering free meals and other services

Two Montgomery County churches have been cited by the Pottstown Borough for violating the zoning code’s definition of “church.”

4 years ago

A crowd sits on green grass, with some trees and a building in the background.
Community

This oft-forgotten N.J. battlefield played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War

After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.

4 years ago

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